This is professional engineering work supervising, coordinating and administering major projects and programs in a Public Works division. Work involves oversight of several projects or programs in design, construction, traffic, street maintenance, treatment plant operations, or plant maintenance and engineering. Work may also involve management of the function and administration of a smaller or less technical Public Works division, or responsibility for the study, design, construction, or operation of specially assigned engineering projects. An employee in this classification experiences considerable public contact and serves as a liaison with private contractors and consultants. The employee works independently, receiving general supervision from a superior, and supervises a number of technical and supervisory subordinates.

Education and Experience

(The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.)

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field

AND

Three years of experience in supervising the operations of a major public works program or project, including supervising subordinates, making decisions, solving complex technical issues, and negotiating and administering contracts.

Special Qualifications:

Must become a Professional Engineer registered by the State of Nebraska by the end of the probationary employment period.Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to work sites throughout the City during the course of the work day.

Demonstration of the following specific experience is highly desirable for consideration for selection:Levee/Pump Station Engineer. Manage a program focused on flood control and wet weather infrastructure, such as combined and dedicated stormwater systems, pump stations and flood control structures. Responsible for the oversight of operations and maintenance staff of pumped portion of the conveyance systems. Represent the City as the local levee sponsor and liaise with the USACE, Papio NRD and other agencies for the safety and operation of flood control facilities. USACE and Nebraska permitting experience, along pump station design and construction management experience preferred. Responsible for supervising direct reports and collaborating across multiple divisions for program delivery. Water Resource Recovery Design/Construction Manager. Responsible for the Capital Program of the City’s two WWRF to support operations of the WWRFs and the pumped portions of the conveyance systems. Oversee water resource planning efforts, WWRF designs, and provide technical expertise and construction oversight. Experience with wastewater operations and State and Federal regulatory compliance is highly beneficial. Compliance with the City’s Long-term Control Plan and collaboration with the City’s CSO Program is paramount. Responsible for supervising direct reports and collaborating across multiple divisions for program delivery.

Salary Range

$85,008.56 to $106,840.24 Annual

Benefits

Forty-hour work week; twelve days of paid vacation per year for the first five years; five days of management leave per year if employed on the first day of the payroll year; sick leave and twelve paid holidays. The City offers an employee’s group health insurance which includes major medical for individual or Family plan; Cash Pension Program, plus Social Security. See our website at www.cityofomaha.org (under the Benefits) for detailed information.

Who Can Apply

Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

How To Apply:

Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the on-line application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule. If you do not meet the requirements at the time of this posting, once you do meet the requirements you may apply when it is posted again.

The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates who have had their applications reviewed by a recruiter and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by March 14, 2019 (passing score 60%). Final eligibility list will be an overall score with the Training & Experience form weighted 100%.

Veteran's Points

To claim five (5) points for Veteran’s preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from Veterans Administration dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to Human Resources by March 14, 2019.

Knowledge of modern methods, techniques, materials, maintenance procedures, and engineering and safety standards used in the study, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of public works programs and projects.

Knowledge of the sources of current information relative to public works engineering programs and projects.

Knowledge of contract administration and the laws and regulations involved in the acquisition of federal grants.

Knowledge of the procedures required to perform technical research and write technical reports.

Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and application of effective management.

Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.

Skill in the preparation, interpretation, and verification of engineering plans and specifications.

Skill in the preparation and administration of division budgets.

Skill in the coordination of responsibilities of projects performed by private contractors and consultants.

Ability to make decisions based on established practices and regulations.

Ability to plan, coordinate, schedule, assign, supervise, review, and guide the work of subordinate engineering employees.

Ability to serve as an advisor in a major technical specialty; plan, supervise, and participate in research; confer with professional associates to provide interpretations and advise on the theories, concepts, and practices; and recommend new approaches or changes in policies, standards, or procedures as warranted by new developments in the field.

Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software.

Ability to understand written or oral instructions.

Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Ability to sit from 76 to 100% of the time; and to climb, reach, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, or type up to 25% of the time.

Ability to use up to ten (10) pounds of force up to 33% of the time to move objects.

If assigned to the Bridge unit within the Construction Division:

Ability to move and carry equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds 0-33% of the time.

Essential Functions:

(Any one position may not perform all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class.)

Coordinates city responsibilities on federal highway construction projects, ensuring that plans comply with state standards and specifications, plans are available when needed, and projects are completed on schedule.

Serves as project manager on major projects, coordinates and oversees the work of consultants and contractors, prepares project schedules, monitors progress, and finalizes projects.

Supervises and participates in design review, ensuring correctness, ease and economy of maintenance, and compliance with standards and codes.

Confers with contractors, consultants, and architects to resolve technical issues and approves or rejects change orders and design modifications.

Prepares and submits budget requests and purchasing requisitions and assists in the preparation and administration of the division budget.

Serves as advisor in a major technical specialty; confers with professional associates to provide interpretations and advice on theories, concepts, and practices; and recommends new approaches or changes in policies, standards, or procedures as warranted by new developments in the field.

Plans, supervises, and participates in research into complex engineering issues and develops new designs, techniques, and procedures.

Prepares and checks payment estimates, notices of completion, and final reports.

Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination. APPLICANTS REQUIRING AN ACCOMMODATION FOR THE EXAMINATION BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION OR AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE EXAMINATION BY EMAILING peremploy@cityofomaha.org

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FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THIS JOB CLASSIFICATION, GO TO THE CITY OF OMAHA'S WEBSITE AT www.cityofomaha.org

Education and Experience

(The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.)

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field

AND

Three years of experience in supervising the operations of a major public works program or project, including supervising subordinates, making decisions, solving complex technical issues, and negotiating and administering contracts.

Special Qualifications:

Must become a Professional Engineer registered by the State of Nebraska by the end of the probationary employment period.Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to work sites throughout the City during the course of the work day.

Demonstration of the following specific experience is highly desirable for consideration for selection:Levee/Pump Station Engineer. Manage a program focused on flood control and wet weather infrastructure, such as combined and dedicated stormwater systems, pump stations and flood control structures. Responsible for the oversight of operations and maintenance staff of pumped portion of the conveyance systems. Represent the City as the local levee sponsor and liaise with the USACE, Papio NRD and other agencies for the safety and operation of flood control facilities. USACE and Nebraska permitting experience, along pump station design and construction management experience preferred. Responsible for supervising direct reports and collaborating across multiple divisions for program delivery. Water Resource Recovery Design/Construction Manager. Responsible for the Capital Program of the City’s two WWRF to support operations of the WWRFs and the pumped portions of the conveyance systems. Oversee water resource planning efforts, WWRF designs, and provide technical expertise and construction oversight. Experience with wastewater operations and State and Federal regulatory compliance is highly beneficial. Compliance with the City’s Long-term Control Plan and collaboration with the City’s CSO Program is paramount. Responsible for supervising direct reports and collaborating across multiple divisions for program delivery.

Required Forms

On-line Application: including Applicants Authorization to Release Information, the Confidential Applicant Log (Record Keeping Only) and ADA notice. Must complete application on City of Omaha website.